Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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